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Originally Posted by Tom Endy
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I disassembled the tower and measured the diameter of the small ball and found it was .520". My understanding is that it should be .490" to easily fit into the .500" fork slots.
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I wonder if this could have been done on purpose. It was not that long ago when the forks were not available in reproduction. The average owner does not have access to a welder and mill to restore the originals. So the "easy" way would be to spec out a larger ball to fit the worn forks. Something like the head gaskets we use now, the cylinder opening is larger than the revision one gaskets. And what about the brake linings, thick and thinner for use on new and older drums.
Not saying it is right but it might be the case.
